Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GET INVOLVED · STAY CONNECTED · MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Volunteering with the CAATE is a great way to get involved, connect with colleagues, and further apply your unique experience and knowledge to enhancing athletic training education. If you would like to join a Committee or Council, familiarize yourself with their charter to understand their goals, duties, and anticipated commitment, then consider applying today!

CAATE Inclusive Environment

The CAATE defines an inclusive environment as one that recognizes the contributions of all, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, sex, marital status, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or veteran status.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Builds valuable relationships with colleagues
Increases relevant work experience
Advances your career
Advances the profession
Boosts self-esteem
Reduces stress

Current Opportunities

Board of Commissioners

The CAATE is seeking applicants for the Board of Commissioners. The CAATE defines an inclusive environment as one that recognizes the contributions and supports of all, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, sex, marital status, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, or veteran status.

Responsibilities and Expectations of the CAATE Board of Commissioners Members:

Review, understand and abide by the CAATE bylaws and policies and procedures.
Assist officers in oversight of the management and direction of the CAATE.
Attend all scheduled meetings of the board of commissioners virtually or in person and be prepared to discuss the issues, having read the agenda and all background materials relevant to the agenda topics.
Serve as a resource to the CAATE staff, committees and other board of commission members
Represent the CAATE in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
Introduce program needs and suggestions to the board of commissioners.
Assist in locating and developing funding sources for the CAATE.
Perform tasks as assigned by the president/board of commissioners.
Review and respond to all action and information requests from the CAATE.
Attend CAATE events when possible.
Sign and abide by the CAATE Conflict of Interest statement.
Be guided by the CAATE Mission in all policy decisions; keep the concerns of the CAATE at the forefront at all times versus concerns of an individual program or institution.
Provide input and vote on board decisions.
Observe parliamentary procedures and display courteous and professional conduct in all board meetings.
Respect the opinions of peers and leave personal prejudices out of all meeting discussions.
Support all actions taken by the board, even when in a minority position on such actions
Maintain the confidentiality of board discussions.
Be willing to serve on a subcommittee of the board of commissioners as a board liaison to a committee as requested.

Time Commitment

Approximately three to five hours per week – more during in-person board of commissioners meeting. *
Attend monthly 90-minute Board of Commissioners’ calls (second Tuesday of each month)
Attend two, typically in-person, meetings a year, each typically two days in length and usually in September and February of each year: one in Washington, D.C.; another TBD.
Serve on a board subcommittee, or as a board liaison to a committee requiring approximately six additional virtual meetings with five to seven hours of additional meeting or preparation time annually.

*Travel to in-person CAATE Commission Meetings and the Accreditation Conference is covered by the CAATE.

CAATE Board of Commissioners Position Description

CAATE Commissioner Election Process FAQ

Application Format

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application. All applications are due by April 27, 2023

For questions, please contact Dale West.

APPLY HERE

DEI & Leadership Development Committee Chair and Commissioner

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Leadership Development Committee is to recruit and develop the volunteers and leaders of the Commission with a deliberate emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion to intentionally promote and ensure a culturally proficient environment throughout the organization and our stakeholder programs.

DEI & Leadership Development Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Be individuals of the highest integrity and have an inquiring mind, a willingness to ask hard questions and the ability to work well with others.
Be free of any conflict of interest that would violate any applicable ethics of the CAATE.
Have the capacity and desire to represent the best interest of the CAATE stakeholders as a whole.
Demonstrate a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
Executive/leadership experience
Critical, strategic and innovative thinking
International experience
Experience representing underrepresented industry and/or organizations
Ability and willingness to devote time and energy to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the CAATE Board of Commissioners
Knowledge of/experience or willingness to become knowledgeable with accreditation standards

Time Commitment

Approximately three to five hours per week – more during in-person board of commissioners meeting. *
Attend monthly 90-minute Board of Commissioners’ calls (second Tuesday of each month)
Attend monthly 1 hour DEI & Leadership Development Committee meetings
Attend two, typically in-person, meetings a year, each typically two days in length and usually in September and February of each year: one in Washington, D.C.; another TBD.
Serve on a board subcommittee, or as a board liaison to a committee requiring approximately six additional virtual meetings with five to seven hours of additional meeting or preparation time annually.

*Travel to in-person CAATE Commission Meetings and the Accreditation Conference is covered by the CAATE.

CAATE Board of Commissioners Position Description

CAATE Commissioner Election Process FAQ

Application Format

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8th 2023.

For questions, please contact Dale West.

APPLY HERE

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Leadership Development Committee

DEI & Leadership Development Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Current national certification and in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC) and regulatory bodies (no negative practice sanctions)
A minimum of two (2) years as a BOC-credentialed athletic trainer
Current NPI number
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Amelia Rennie-Demaret.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Education Committee

The purpose of the Education Committee is to identify, recommend, and support the educational activities of the CAATE. This may include, but is not limited to, Accreditation Conference sessions, educational opportunities for program directors, clinical education coordinators, and other program personnel at all levels of accreditation.

Education Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Current national certification and in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent credentialing entity, as well as professional regulatory bodies (no negative practice sanctions)
A minimum of 3 years as a BOC-credentialed athletic trainer (if applicable)
Current NPI number (if applicable)
Preferred experience with development of various asynchronous educational content (webinars, podcasts, etc.)
Demonstrated service activities and a strong record of working collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and complete activities
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact April Cheverette.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Foundation Advisory Board

The purpose of the Foundation Advisory Board is to develop and implement an awards program recognizing continuous improvement and innovation and diversity initiatives within accredited programs, and to support student and trainee recruitment for accredited programs.

Foundation Advisory Board Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Previous experience with CAATE accredited programs
Previous foundation experience is desired
Team oriented
Excellent communication and reasoning skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Foundation Advisory Board’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Dale West.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Peer Review Committee

The purpose of the Peer Review Committee is to recruit, develop, and support the peer review volunteer corps of the Commission to perform comprehensive programmatic reviews, including self-study reviews, virtual and on-site visitations, for all program levels (professional, post-professional, and residency/fellowship) for both quality assurance and quality improvement purposes.

Peer Review Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to communicate professionally (strong oral and written communication)
Ability to work with other members as a collaborative and contributing teammate
Demonstrate fairness, maintain confidentiality
An understanding of the accreditation standards and peer review process or willingness to learn

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Todd Neuharth.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Professional Accreditation Council

The Professional Accreditation Council oversees the accreditation processes for professional programs and makes accreditation action recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

Professional Accreditation Council Charter

The focus of this call is for Clinician Members, Public Members, and others interested in supporting the work of the Council.

Candidates will be reviewed in relation to their commitment to advancing:

Academic quality and learner achievement (see Standard 1, page 9)
Public accountability and transparency
The CAATE mission, vision, and values
Integrity in the Accreditation process
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Todd Neuharth.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Residency and Fellowship Peer Review Committee

The purpose of the Residency and Fellowship Peer Review Committee is to recruit, develop, and support the peer reviewer volunteer corps of the Commission to perform comprehensive programmatic reviews, including self-study reviews, virtual and site reviews, for residency and fellowship programs for both quality assurance and quality improvement purposes.

Residency and Fellowship Peer Review Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to communicate professionally (strong oral and written communication)
Ability to work with other members as a collaborative and contributing teammate
Demonstrate fairness, maintain confidentiality
An understanding of the accreditation standards and peer review process or willingness to learn

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Ashley Ahearn-Szymanski.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Residency and Fellowship Standards Committee

The charge of the Residency and Fellowship Standards Committee is to review specific questions, provided by the Commission, related to the Standards for clarification and make recommendations to the Commission related to the standard language, including annotations, glossary, etc. Bring forward suggestions as warranted for Standard revisions or new Standards to the Commission after receiving public comment on the proposed changes. Work closely with the Peer Review Committee and staff to gather data and public comment on Standards that are new, unclear or challenging.

Residency and Fellowship Standards Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Previous experiences with CAATE accredited programs is desired
Attention to detail
Team oriented
Excellent communication and reasoning skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Ashley Ahearn-Szymanski.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Review Committee

The purpose of the Review Committee is to coordinate with Peer Review colleagues to prepare comprehensive reports following Peer Review visits, for all program levels (professional, post professional, and residency/fellowship) for both quality assurance and quality improvement purposes, and to review rejoinders and progress reports.

Review Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to communicate professionally (strong oral and written communication)
Ability to work with other members as a collaborative and contributing teammate
Attention to detail on all reports
Demonstrate fairness and maintain confidentiality
An understanding of the accreditation standards and peer review process

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Todd Neuharth.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Standards Committee

The charge of the Standards Committee is to review specific questions, provided by the Commission, related to the Standards for clarification and make recommendations to the Commission related to the standard language, including annotations, glossary, etc. Bring forward suggestions as warranted for Standard revisions or new Standards to the Commission after receiving public comment on the proposed changes. Work closely with the Review Committee and staff to gather data and public comment on Standards that are new, unclear or challenging.

Standards Committee Charter

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Balance of educators and clinicians from small and large institutions
Previous experiences with CAATE accredited programs is desired
Attention to detail
Team oriented
Excellent communication and reasoning skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to review the Committee’s charter, then complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8^th, 2023.

For questions, please contact Todd Neuharth.

Application Format

APPLY HERE

Involvement Webinar

Thinking about volunteering for the CAATE? This webinar will provide information on current volunteer opportunities, details on the process, and answer any questions you may have.

CAATE Governance Structure

Interested in applying for a CAATE Committee or Council? See how they fit into the CAATE by reviewing the governance structure.

CAATE Gov't Structure